Honda iGX240 Owner's Manual page 10

AIR CLEANER
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing
engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas,
clean or replace the air filter more often than specified in the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged air
filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
This type of damage is not covered by the Distributor's Limited
Warranty.
Inspection (standard types)
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged
filter elements.
Cleaning (standard types)
1. Remove the nut from the air
cleaner cover, and remove
the cover.
2. Remove the wing nut from
the air filter, and remove the
filter.
3. Remove the foam filter from
the paper filter.
4. Inspect both air filter
elements, and replace them if
they are damaged. Always
replace the paper air filter
element at the scheduled
interval (see page ). 7
5. Clean the filter elements if they are to be reused.
Paper filter element: Tap the filter element several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 207
kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi)] through the filter element from the inside.
Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Foam filter element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow
to dry thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and allow to
dry. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, and then squeeze out
all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if too much oil
is left in the foam.
Soak Squeeze
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NUT
AIR CLEANER
COVER
WING NUT
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER
ELEMENT
SILENCER
NOSE
GASKET
Dry
Oil
Squeeze
6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover using
a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct
that leads to the carburetor.
7. Place the foam filter element over the paper element, and
reinstall the assembled air filter. Be sure the gasket is in place
beneath the air filter. Tighten the air filter wing nut securely.
8. Install the air cleaner cover, and tighten the nut securely.
Inspection (low profile types)
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter element.
Visually inspect the filter element. Clean the foam filter element.
Always replace damaged filter element.
Cleaning (low profile types)
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips and remove the air cleaner
cover.
2. Remove the foam filter element from the air cleaner case.
3. Inspect the foam filter element, and replace it if it is damaged.
LOW PROFILE TYPES
AIR CLEANER CASE
FOAM FILTER
ELEMENT
ENGLISH
CLIP
AIR CLEANER COVER